From music festivals in Asheville to car shows in Maggie Valley, discover the best of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Our calendar is the most comprehensive guide to festivals, outdoor adventures, and community gatherings across Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia.
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Enjoy the coolest event of the year at the Visit Haywood Ice Fest Weekend 2026! Spread across 4 days and 5 mountain towns, Ice Fest packs a punch of can’t-miss winter fun. The festivities kick off with a Cool Jazz Concert a HART Theatre on Thursday, then continue into Friday for the Ice Block Party […]
Outdoor ice skating for Ice Fest.
Ice Fest 5K through HCC campus.
Put on your stretchy pants and arrive hungry for Fat Burger Month! From March 15 to April 6, Haywood’s juiciest, most mouthwatering burgers reign supreme. Take a flavor-packed journey through local restaurants in Haywood County’s mountain towns of Canton, Maggie Valley, and Waynesville. From towering stacks of patties that rival Haywood’s highest peaks to locally […]
Come celebrate Independence Day at Maggie Valley Festival Grounds! Gates open at 6pm. Bring your Blanket, Chairs, Picnic Basket, Bubbles, Hula Hoops, Balls and Yard Games! This is an alcohol free event. Enjoy our great fireworks at dark! Visit https://maggievalleync.gov/ or call 828-926-0866 M-F 8am–5pm. Celebrate in Maggie Valley!
Free event! Artists from across the Southeast sell Handmade Arts & Crafts with a variety of foods on site. Open both days 9am – 4pm. Contact Teresa Smith at 800-624-4431 or visit https://maggievalleyfestivalgrounds.com/maggie-valley-festivals-events/maggie-valley-arts-crafts-shows/
Our 2026 Blue Ridge Events Calendar is updated weekly with new festivals, farmers markets, and seasonal celebrations. Whether you are looking for a small-town art walk or a major mountain music fest, we have you covered.
Note: Event dates and times are subject to change. We always recommend verifying details with the official event organizer before traveling.